Administrative Information

WageDoctoral candidates will be funded by the individual research groups. Usually, they will be hired by the university. The net wage (after tax and insurance deduction) will cover all your living expenses in Munich.

Student FeesTo do your PhD you have to be enrolled at the university for at least two semesters. Each semester you have to pay a student fee of 111. The fee includes a basic semester ticket for public transportation in Munich.

Health InsuranceHealth Insurance is obligatory and will automatically be deducted from the wage. We will assist you with finding a suitable health insurance.

HousingThe normal rent of a 30sqm flat in Munich is between 500 - 600 . A room in a shared flat also amounts between 400 - 500 .

VisaEU-Nationals do not need a visa. More or less every other national needs a so-called national visa (a tourist visa for the interview, but a national visa in order to work here). Please find the important information here.

Administrative MattersFor any administrative matters like residence permit and enrolling at the university we provide any help that is needed.

Working languageDuring your PhD the working language is English.

German language courseTo make you familiar with the German language and culture you can attend a German course at the LMU.

CurriculumA large variety of workshops, courses etc. will be offered during your PhD.

DegreeAfter successfully finishing your PhD you will be carrying the title Dr. rer. nat.